Reading and Writing: A Parallel Process
For K–3rd Grade Teachers
With Karen Foss and Sara Tolle
We all know that students who read a lot tend to be stronger writers. A natural connection exists between reading and writing, enabling students to adapt skills learned in one area to the other. This workshop examines this natural connection and provides tips for successfully implementing the reading/writing connection in K–3 grade classrooms. Karin and Sara will review integrated instruction ideas and evaluate results from participation in activities that promote the development of both reading and writing skills, particularly for ELLs.
Maria Smith Said,
April 9, 2008 @ 5:11 pm
Teachers ask for ideas on how to engage students in the editing process. Sometimes we just need to consider the developmental stages of each student. The super editor in the classroom is the teacher!
Kim Cosmas Said,
April 9, 2008 @ 5:11 pm
The small group setting in our class allowed us, well me anyway, to ask some specific questions of other more experienced teachers. This let me answer some questions that I’d had in my mind. Good information was provided by the presenters as well. :)
Alisa Ouye Said,
April 9, 2008 @ 5:20 pm
This session was very useful. We were able to form a group and speak out freely. The presenters were prepared and had good information and ideas for me to bring back to my classroom. I wouldn’t have minded even more suggestions and ideas how to connect reading and writing, since I don’t teach reading, and connecting these two subjects makes it harder for me.
Constance Bruinsma-Kelley Said,
April 9, 2008 @ 5:21 pm
The session was very useful because of the resources that were offered and the small group opportunity to share ideas. More to the point though, was the reminder (one teacher called it a “shot in the arm”) that teachers of young children are heroically stuffing what is good for children in the corners of their curriculums and teaching others how to do it as well. We are then able to share this with teachers at our sites. The work of the San Jose Area Writing Project has been invaluable! Thank you!
Laura Brown Said,
April 9, 2008 @ 5:21 pm
The “marriage” of reading and writing is a subject that needs more study. As a teacher I am always seeking more on the “how to.” Karen and Sara’s exploration of the connection was practical and thoughtful. I especially appreciated the forum format that allowed discussion while direct instruction was happening. This content was applicable to my fifth graders and reminded me of some essentials I want to use in my classroom.